A House
A House by Kevin Henkes, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, is a picture book designed for young children and emergent readers. This 32-page book explores the concept of home through interactive call-and-response questions, inviting readers to engage with the text while discovering the various aspects of a house and its transformation into a home.
In A House, readers will find a rhythmic and repetitive narrative that introduces basic shapes, numbers, and weather concepts. The book features remarkable illustrations that complement its themes of family, community, and belonging. With its focus on social topics and emotional development, this edition serves as an excellent resource for storytime sharing and fostering connections among young readers.
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Caldecott Medal-winner and #1 New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes explores what it means to be at home in this stunning picture book. Brimming with interactive call-and-response questions, A House is a timeless and irresistible must-have for both very young children and emergent readers–as well as the entire family.
Where is the door to the house Do you see any clouds What does the house look like when it is sunny outside When it is raining And what will the house turn into when its family returns A home.
Caldecott Medal-winner Kevin Henkes employs interactive questions, declarative sentences, basic shapes, and a limited color palette in this brilliant and classic picture book. A House introduces young readers to shapes, numbers, the weather, and the parts of a house, with a rhythmic, repetitive text and remarkable illustrations.
A story about home, family, community, and belonging, A House is an excellent choice for emergent readers, for social and emotional development, and for storytime sharing.
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